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Security Council Programme of Work prepared by Latvia for November 2026

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Latvia to hold the presidency of the UN Security Council for the first time in its history this November. Priorities: respect for international law, support for Ukraine, impact of emerging technologies

On 1 November 2026, Latvia will assume the presidency of the UN Security Council for a one-month term – the first time in the country’s history. During this month, Latvia will preside over all…
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Statement on behalf of the Baltic States – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania –, at the General Assembly’s Fourth Committee, General Debate, 3 November 2026 (delivered by Signe Znotiņa-Znota, Spokesperson for the Latvian Mission to the UN)

Mr. Chair, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, I deliver this statement on behalf of the Baltic States – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. We align ourselves with the statement delivered by the…
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Explanations of vote on the adoption of MINURSO mandate renewal, 30 October 2026 (delivered by Sanita Pavļuta-Deslandes, Permanent Representative of Latvia to the United Nations)

On the draft resolution presented by the USA Thank you, Madam President. Latvia voted in favour of this resolution to extend the mandate of MINURSO, which has been a key stabilizing presence in…
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Statement to the UN Security Council debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina, 30 October 2026 (delivered by Sanita Pavļuta-Deslandes, Permanent Representative of Latvia to the United Nations)

Madam President, I would like to welcome the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, H.E. Mr. Denis Bećirović, and the representatives of Croatia, Serbia and the European Union to…
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Explanation of Vote on adoption of the mandate renewal of UN Verification Mission in Colombia, 30 October 2026 (delivered by Sanita Pavļuta-Deslandes, Permanent Representative of Latvia to the United Nations)

Madam President, We thank the United Kingdom for the constructive leadership in bringing this resolution forward. By voting in favour of the renewal of the Mission’s mandate, Latvia reaffirms its…
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